Chapter two is here! I would like to send a shout out to the two guests who reviewed! I have band camp for the next two weeks, and it's all day, so I'm not sure when I'll be able to update again, and then school starts two weeks after band camp... so I'll try my best with updates.
Enjoy!
"I... Uh, you see- I kind of stalked her? Uh, you know... the reports of a girl being followed by monsters?" Percy said to no one in particular.
The woman ignored him as she released me and held me at arm's length. Her gaze swept over my entire body like she was trying to memorize what I looked like.
"You look just like him," she murmured. I guessed the "him" was Percy. "Your father had the same green eyes." Or maybe not.
"Uh, Mom? I think we should go inside. People are staring," Percy said. I could see people poking their heads out of their doors to see what the hoopla was about.
"Of course, of course," she said, finally listening to him. She moved out of the doorway. "Please come in." Percy walked inside before I followed.
It was a modest apartment, nothing fancy. Everything was outdated but that gave it a homey feel.
"Can I call my dad? I'm normally home at this time, so he's probably worried," I explained.
"Oh Sure! Percy can help you send an Iris message," she responded. "I'll grab some cookies." She waltzed into the kitchen and Percy pulled me into his bedroom.
The decoration scheme was odd; tridents hung on the wall, fish nets held photos and notes, ship models rested on the dresser, fish were painted on the bedframe, and the walls were a deep ocean blue. In the corner stood a fountain with gold coins settled on the bottom.
"What did you say your dad's name was?" he asked as he walked over to the fountain.
"Bryan Johnson."
Percy picked up a coin and tossed it into the rainbow that formed from the falling water, repeating Dad's name.
Dad appeared in the rainbow. He was pacing in front of the phone, probably waiting for me to call.
"Say hi," Percy instructed.
I slowly walked up to the image and said, "Um, hey Dad."
He jumped and turned around asking, "Who's there?" He must have seen me because he did a double take. "Minerva? What is going on?" I looked to Percy for guidance. He gestured for me to continue.
"Uh... I sorta met my twin?"
"What do you mean, 'sorta'?"
"Hello, Mr. Johnson. I'm Percy, Minerva's twin," Percy said stepping into the picture.
"You went home with a random guy? Haven't I taught you about that?" Dad seethed.
"I'm fine, Dad. That's why I'm calling you. I don't know when I'll be home, but don't worry. I think this is legit," I responded calmly. "I'll call you later tonight, okay?"
"No you won't! You are coming-" he was cut short as Percy waved his hand through the image.
"Sorry, I couldn't take his whining anymore," he stated. "I think we should go back to the living room where Mom and I can explain things."
I shrugged and followed him. The woman had placed a plate of blue cookies on the coffee table and she was sitting in the armchair. Percy grabbed a cookie and flopped onto the couch. I eyed the cookies sceptically.
"How did you know my favorite color is blue?" I asked.
"Because it's mine too," Percy responded. I gave him a look before sitting on the other end of the couch.
"Percy said you two would explain everything," I said. The two look at each other. "So... What's going on?"
"I'll start," the woman said. "My name is Sally Jackson, and you have already met Percy. Your father... Well, your father is a very special person. Have you learned anything about the Greek gods?" What an odd question. I nodded yes anyway. "Well, your father is a Greek god. Percy already told you his father is Poseidon, I assume?" Another nod. "Then your father is also Poseidon."
"Okay, this is all crazy. You are crazy. How can my father be a Greek god? Aren't those just myths, made to explain anything and everything that happens in the world?" Percy gave me a look; he probably thought my questions were stupid.
"Well, if you would just listen, we will tell you!"
"Fine," I growled as I slumped in my seat. "Carry on."
"Thank you," he replied. "So, obviously the gods are real..."
"Camp Half-Blood? Now you're just pulling my leg," I laughed, grabbing another cookie from the plate.
"You don't believe me? I can take you there right now," Percy shot back.
"I dare you," I said. Percy whistled and we waited. I knew he was bluffing, and I snorted.
"Well, it's been nice meeting you-" I stopped when I heard clomping on the roof, like horse hooves. "What the hell was that?"
Percy walked over to the window above the fire escape. "Come here," he called over his shoulder. I followed reluctantly.
Are you sure you should do this? a voice in my head asked. It didn't sound like me; it sounded more masculine, or like a boy who hadn't hit puberty yet.
"Yes. She needs to know," Percy responded. The voice grumbled before agreeing. I cautiously looked over Percy's shoulder, and saw a black Pegasus standing awkwardly on the fire escape.
"Blackjack, this is Minerva, my sister," Percy introduced.
"Blackjack? What kind of name is that?" I scoffed. I was trying to hold in my awe.
It's my name, you twit, Blackjack responded. And I would prefer if you would be nice to me.
"Can you take us to camp?" Percy interjected.
Will she be nice to me?
They both glanced over at me as I nodded in agreement. Percy stepped out onto the fire escape and mounted the pegasus.
"Do you trust me?" he asked, holding out his hand. I nodded as I took his hand. He pulled me onto Blackjack, and we took off, soaring into the blue sky.
Not very much plot development, but a lot of character development! Don't forget to review!
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